Or 19 (hwy 005) over Alder Creek
FairWheeler County, Oregon · 23.8 MI NW Grant CO Line · Structure no. 02236A005 08092
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 367
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 19 (hwy 005) over Alder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 19 (hwy 005) over Alder Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 367 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 19 (hwy 005) over Alder Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Alder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Or 19 (hwy 005) over Alder Creek carry?
About 367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Or 19 (hwy 005) over Alder Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Or 19 (hwy 005) over Alder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.